Organizations (L-Z)

Lay Carmelites

The Third Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (also named Lay Carmelites) is a branch of the religious Carmelite Order of the Ancient Observance and was established in 1476 by Pope Sixtus IV. It is an association of lay people who choose to live the Gospel in the spirit of the Carmelite Order and under its guidance. The Carmelites known for devotion to Blessed Virgin Mary under her title as Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The Lay Carmelites of St. Patrick meet on the second Saturday of each month after the 8 am Mass in Our Lady's Chapel meeting room. Please call Tony Pilo for more information at 570-622-5380.

Men's Spirituality Group

The Men’s Spirituality Group is devoted to prayer, faith sharing, and fostering bonds of community among the men of the parish. Through their spiritual connection as brothers in Christ Jesus, they have formed lasting bonds. The group meets two Saturdays per month from 8:30 am until 10:00 am in the Rectory for prayer, refreshments, and faith sharing. All men of the parish over 18 are invited to come anytime without any long-term commitment. If you would like to join the Men's Spirituality Group, please call Brian Barket at 570-622-6646.

St. Patrick Pottsville Area Kitchen

For over 30 years, our St. Patrick Pottsville Area Kitchen has served thousands of meals! They have done a magnificent job of living the Gospel!

To volunteer, give donations, or any other questions, please call Terry Alexander at 570-617-2957

Retreat Team

Since 2011, a group of dedicated people form a team to plan a yearly adult retreat. They work very diligently to foster the faith of all who attend so that they can learn how to pray, evangelize, and become closer to their Parish family. Through the sacrifice of this wonderful group, many good things have happened to many people. Each Fall, the Retreat Team starts the arduous process of picking a theme, and centering talks, discussion, and prayer around the theme, and encouraging people to attend the Retreat. In February, a bus load of retreatants travel to the Villa of Our Lady Retreat House in Mount Pocono to get an experience of a lifetime. Watch the bulletin for the next Retreat so that you can experience the inner workings of the Holy Spirit through an awesome Retreat Team! For more information on the annual Retreat, please contact Monsignor O'Connor.

St. Patrick Seniors

Our St. Patrick Seniors is a Catholic-based Parish group that provides education and recreational activities for its members. This very active group gets around with different trips to shrines, concerts, casinos, etc., and enjoys getting together and having a good time. They host annual Christmas parties and Summer picnics. Meetings are held every third Thursday of the month at 1 pm at the Terry Reilly Building on 12th Street. New members are always welcome, and you don't have to be a parishioner of St. Patrick to join. To become a part of this great group, please call Alberta Maurer at 570-449-8296 or Joan Dalton at 570-622-7229.

Vocations Committee

The Vocations Committee assists the community of St. Patrick in fulfilling and advancing its mission of fostering vocations. The Committee does this by reminding parish members to respond to God’s call in their lives, especially to ordained ministry and consecrated life. The Vocations Committee exists to support our pastor and ministerial staff as they shepherd the entire parish family through initiatives of prayer, promotion, and invitation. If you are interested in a vocation, or if you would like to help by serving on this Committee, please call Deacon Lonergan at 570-640-6613.

Volunteers

The Church of St. Patrick relies heavily on the support of people who volunteer their time, talent, and treasure. We continue to need volunteers for our activities for all ages. It is indeed a sacrifice to volunteer, but in the end, very worthwhile. Please know that volunteers are needed in all aspects of the Parish. Whether it is helping out in the Parish office, assisting at a fundraiser, or helping with tasks in the Rectory, volunteers are often needed and greatly appreciated. Is there anything you can do to help our Parish continue to thrive??? Raise your hand, and help make a difference!

We know that our volunteers freely offer themselves without any financial compensation. They literally sacrifice for the betterment of others, and we are very grateful to them. We would like to do something nice for them! A little perk! Beginning in August, 2017, we will have a volunteer box in the back of Church. Anyone who volunteers to do anything for the Parish is welcome to put their name in the box (once per month). On the first day of each month, we will draw a name. That volunteer will win a prize!

Businesses…here is how you can help us out!! We are asking our businesses (one business per month) to sponsor the prize for the volunteer. It could be a gift card to a restaurant, department or grocery store. It could be a gift card to a hamburger/hotdog or ice cream joint. It could be a fruit or gift basket. It could be something creative! The choice and the amount are yours. For that entire month, your business will be highlighted right inside our bulletin. Please call the Parish Office if you would like to volunteer to treat a volunteer!!

Women's Create-It Group

For the past year, we have been hosting Ladies Nights! It is quite evident that our Parish Ladies are really enjoying creating, socializing, and learning about the faith in a fun and informal way! In the Summer, our ladies made a Beach Mesh Wreath, while getting a Faith lesson. They have already done an Angel Paint and Praise, a Christmas Cookie Exchange, and a Resurrection. Future projects include a Kitchen Rosary. All ladies are welcome to join us for these events! Please call the Parish Office for more information.

Youth Ministry

ST. PATRICK PARISH NOW HAS A GROUP FOR TEENS!!! ALL TEENS (Grades 8-12) ARE WELCOME TO JOIN!!! All teens are invited to join us and get volunteer hours with fellow Catholic kids in our Church! Contact Amy Joyce at (570)-385-0210 or Katherine Joyce at (570)-640-8909 if interested! Follow us on Instagram at st.patricksyouthgroup!

Your Thoughts???

There are so many other organizations that we can have here at St. Patrick if we have the leadership and support of our parishioners. Is there a group that you think might benefit the Parish? If so, come and have a coffee with Monsignor and let's get the ball rolling. The more we can get the word out about "Jesus Christ", the better!!!